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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony HX80

 SZ-31MR iHS HX80 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 HX80 SZ-31MR iHS 
LaunchedMarch 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX80

 SZ-31MR iHS HX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the HX80.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography factors
Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (226g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
76
good battery life (390 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery life (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging details
Sony HX80 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX80
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-08 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $368